Summer Art Guide 2021 by myCornwall

SUMMER ISSUE 16 2021

CREATIVE & CULTURAL LIVING

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SUMMER ISSUE 16 2021

At a time when Cornwall is at its busiest, there’s something rather escapist about stepping away from the hustle and bustle into the tender tranquillity of a gallery. An unspoken air of hushed voices and quiet reflection offers a moment of respite from the sounds of summer outside, as well as the chance to see this beautiful part of the country through the eyes of its talented creatives. Be it through the medium of ceramics, painting, sculpture, textile or jewellery, each uniquely captures an essence of Cornwall. In this issue of Art, you’ll find a wide selection of this Cornish essence throughout the galleries, independent artists and makers showcasing their work, alongside a range of exhibitions from some of the county’s leading historic and public galleries. Plan art trails using our map and discover hidden gems in the farthest reaches of Cornwall, as well as the latest exhibitions and new releases arriving this season. Oll an Gwella, (All the best)

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Front Cover: Portscatho Moon by Chris Insoll, The New Gallery, Portscatho

14 Customs House Gallery 15 Andrew Giddens 16 Cowhouse Gallery 17 Summerhouse Gallery 18 Circa 21 19 Redwing Gallery 20 Julia Mills 21 Lighthouse Gallery 22 Penlee House 23 Mirva Gallery 24 Newlyn Art Gallery 25 Lucie Sivicka 26 John Berryman 27 Tremorran & The Angel Gallery 28 Roundhouse & Capstan Gallery 29 The Jackson Foundation 30 Yew Tree Gallery 31 St Ives Society of Artists 32 Illustrated Living 33 Sharon McSwiney 34 Emily Nixon 35 Lovegoods Art & Glass 36 Susy Ward 37 Trudie Moore 38 The Lane Gallery

TOUR GALLERIES 01 The Glass Shack 02 Ebenezer Gallery 03 The Old Workshop 04 The New Gallery Portscatho 05 The Square Gallery 06 Spindrift Gallery 07 Trelissick Gallery 08 Falmouth Art Gallery 09 Inspire Makers 10 Coast Colour Canvas 11 Kestle Barton 12 Tara Leaver 13 Lizard Art

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THE GLASS SHACK Based in Downderry on the South East Cornish Coast, The Glass Shack is a working studio and gallery, where owner, Caroline, creates unique pieces of glass art, perfect for your home, office or as gifts. From coasters and dishes to large wall panels, hangings and splash backs…unique yet affordable art. Commissions are welcome. Fully tutored workshops are also available if you would prefer to make something yourself. Open Thurs-Sat 12 noon to 5pm other times by appointment. The Glass Shack, Island View, Brenton Road, Downderry PL11 3JA Tel: 07747 602820 E: caroline@theglass-shack.co.uk W: www.theglass-shack.co.uk The Glass Shack theglassshack7558

EBENEZER GALLERY The Ebenezer Gallery, in the main street of Polperro, holds a long summer exhibition from from April to October and occasionally a winter exhibition. This spacious old chapel building exhibits work from members of East Cornwall Society of Artists Ltd, and shows paintings in acrylics, oils, pastels and watercolours plus ceramics, wood turning, jewellery and stained glass from well over 50 artists. Society members run the gallery and are always on duty during exhibitions. In a new venture the gallery now sells work via its website. For up to date information on the exhibition and artists visit www.ebenezergallery.co.uk

Summer Exhibition (3rd April - 31st Oct) daily 11am - 4pm. Ebenezer Gallery The Coombes, Polperro, PL13 2RQ T: 01503 272630 (exhibition times) W: www.ebenezergallery.co.uk Ebenezer-Gallerypolperro-428191274003424 ebenezergallery

HISTORY THE ORIGIN OF CHARLESTOWN Over two hundred years ago if you were to head to the picturesque village of Charlestown, you’ll have instead found yourself in West Polmear, Charlestown’s former name. Then, instead of an impressive harbour, magnificent Tall Ships, idyllic galleries, and some fabulous places to eat, you’ll have instead discovered a small, harbour-less fishing village with a population of just nine residents.

THE OLD WORKSHOP The Old Workshop is a wonderful historic building situated next to the main car park at Charlestown near St Austell. Converted from an old gunpowder store, after extensive refurbishment, it houses three very interesting businesses. ‘The Craft Kiln’ is a showcase for Cornish crafts, where you can meet the makers and purchase a unique handmade gift. ‘Cscape Art’ is the gallery and studio of artist, Sarah Blakey, and her photographer husband, Mick. Here you can meet the artist and perhaps invest in an original

painting or photographic print. ‘Sail Loft Emporium’ houses a fine array of antiques, collectables, vintage and retro items. Around 50 cabinets and stalls all under one roof. Please see website for this year’s opening hours. The Old Workshop, Charlestown Road, St. Austell,Cornwall, PL25 3NJ T: 01726 66639 E: mail@cscapeart.co.uk W: www.theoldworkshopcharlestown.co.uk Top: ‘Maroon Boat, Warfleet’, original Chromacolour by Sarah Blakey Left: Soaps & Skincare by Sapooni Right: The Old Workshop, Charlestown

However, with nearby St Austell currently in the midst of its booming China Clay industry, the need for a local port to trade on a global scale became evident. Local businessman Sir Charles Rashleigh saw an opportunity; to provide a port for West Polmear village that would offer protection and trade. With the help of renowned architect John Smeaton, responsible for the likes of St Ives’ iconic Smeaton’s Pier and Rame’s historic Eddystone Lighthouse, the two men designed a plan for a harbour, including a battery defence and a Huer Hut to support the village’s Pilchard fishermen. Such a success was the harbour, in 1799 the name of the village was changes to Charlestown to honour the port’s creator.

THE NEW GALLERY PORTSCATHO

The New Gallery is the home of a society of Artists founded in 1984. The name reflects a move to larger premises nearby in 2000. The Gallery is unique in that it is only open three days a week (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) and run by Artists, whilst the studio above is in use on most days of the week and visitors have the opportunity to meet the Artists. These include: Andrea & Chris Insoll, Trevor Felcey, Eric Ward, Daniel Holmes Adams, Ann Long, Lizzie Black, John Birch, Howard Milton, Lynne Cartlidge, Andrew Tozer as well as the late Grace Gardner. We also have a selection of earlier works from both the St Ives and Newlyn Schools. The New Gallery, Portscatho, TR2 5HW T: 01872580719 / 01872580445 M: 07507883335 E: chrisinsoll@gmail.com

SPINDRIFT GALLERY

THE SQUARE GALLERY The Square Gallery has a reputation for showing original art, lovingly collected and assembled at their home in picturesque St Mawes. Celebrating the differences in each artist’s approach; there is an array of paintings, prints, ceramics, textiles, jewellery and artefacts that inspire, intrigue and provoke a response. The gallery embraces how artists develop as well as welcoming new exhibitors, enjoying their progress and success. Artists include Rosie Scott, Robin Leonard, Lynn Golden, Kirsten Jones, Jennie Buckingham, Trevor price, Philip Lyons, Dan Cole, Vicki Gillow, Keith Bunt,

Sally Spens, Mark Poprawski, Diane Hadden, Carol O’Toole and Jilly Ballantyne. From the smallest card to the largest painting, the Square Gallery likes to encourage the artists with confidence, enthusiasm and discernment. The result is a lively and exciting mix of work in a friendly place. Top: Path to the Sea, Diane Hadden Left: St Anthony’s, Jax Martin-Betts Right: Towan Beach, Dan Cole The Square Gallery, 5 The Arcade, St Mawes, Truro, TR2 5DT T: 01326 270720 W: www.thesquaregallery.co.uk

Spindrift gallery offers you an opportunity to buy unique gifts and decorations found nowhere else. The gallery overlooks the sea in Portscatho on the Roseland, a lovely harbour village to visit. You will find paintings, prints, ceramics, glass and jewellery, automata and wooden items made by talented artists living and working locally. You will be spoilt for choice! 8 The Quay Portscatho TR2 5HF T: 01726580155/ 07976580636 E: sdrift@hotmail.co.uk W: www.spindrift-gallery.co.uk Open: Wednesday-Saturday 10.30 5pm. Sunday 11-4pm

TRELISSICK GALLERY Cornwall Crafts Association’s stunning gallery at Trelissick Garden is a hub for vibrant creativity. This busy colourful space is certainly one of Cornwall’s best and most popular galleries. Cornwall Crafts now occupies both upstairs and downstairs, displaying an exquisite range of our Members’ work, spanning all craft disciplines and prices. There truly is something for everyone. If a unique gift is what your after then look no further. We are open daily from 10-5pm. Please remember to book in advance through the National Trust/Trelissick website before you arrive.

Trelissick Gallery Trelissick Gallery, Trelissick, Feock, Truro, Cornwall TR3 6QL Tel: 01872 864514 Daily: 10-5pm.

Email: elinor@cornwallcrafts.co.uk W: www.cornwallcrafts.co.uk cornwallcrafts cornwall_crafts

ART EXCLUSIVE FALMOUTH ART GALLERY’S ‘INGENIOUS’ UNTIL SEPTEMBER 11TH 127 years ago, the first Falmouth Art Gallery opened to the public. Originally a commercial gallery, the space was running under the directorship of prominent local artists Henry Scott Tuke and William Ayerst Ingram. Well-connected and well established, Tuke and Ingram had travelled globally to promote the work of Cornish artists and had become known for organising exhibitions that brought together national, international and local artists. Today, as Falmouth Art Gallery now stands as a public gallery of both historical and contemporary art, that ethos very much still stands. The gallery has been open in its present form since 1978, having experienced renovations in 1990 and 1996. Inside, a collection of over 3,000 artworks can be found, all of which belong to the town of Falmouth. An integral part of Falmouth’s creative and cultural community, the gallery plays an important role in celebrating and promoting Falmouth’s heritage and creativity, not to mention acting as a pillar for community well-being, offering activities and events for families and people of all ages. For its main summer exhibition, ‘Ingenious!’ is on display until the 11th September. Falmouth’s reputation as a hub for invention and innovation is no secret, and in ‘Ingenious!’ visitors will be able to witness an assortment of artworks, automata and objects that will delight and thrill the whole family, from the marvellous inventions of the Fox family to awe-inspiring moving artwork, alongside projects and inventions that are being developed in Falmouth in the present day. Combining contemporary works with historical pieces often feature in many of the gallery’s exhibitions and events, carrying through the prominence of Falmouth’s art scene from its earliest days through to now. Book your free ticket online for a one-hour slot via the Falmouth Art Gallery website. Last entry is at 3pm from Monday to Friday and 1pm on Saturday. Wheelchair and pushchair access and facilities available. Dog friendly. www.falmouthartgallery.com Falmouth Art Gallery Municipal Buildings The Moor, Falmouth Cornwall, TR11 2RT 01326 313863

FALMOUTH ART GALLERY The award winning Falmouth Art Gallery is family friendly and free. The gallery has a vibrant and ambitious exhibitions programme. It stages thematic shows featuring selected works from the gallery’s collection hung alongside loans from artists, museum collections and private lenders. This means that the three exhibition rooms are constantly changing and there is always something new and exciting to see. The gallery cares for an outstanding collection of over

3000 artworks that includes 19th and 20th century master painting, British Impressionist paintings, the RCPS Tuke Collection, contemporary prints, automata, photography and a children’s illustration archive. A selection of these works will be on display but you can view images of Falmouth’s entire collection on our website. The gallery shop stocks high quality, but affordable, locally crafted products along with cards, postcards, books and prints.

Falmouth Art Gallery, Municipal Buildings, The Moor Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2RT T: 01326 313 863 E: info@falmouthartgallery.com W: www.falmouthartgallery.com Open from 17 May for timed-ticket visits. Access for wheelchairs and pushchairs is by a lift in our side entrance. right of the building. Free Wi-Fi. Dog friendly. Junk Air (2019) by Keith Newstead (1956 -2020) courtesy of Cabaret Mechanical Theatre. Part of ‘Ingenious?’, 11 June – 11 September 2021.

ART EXCLUSIVE Free Family Drop-In Art Workshops Saturday 24th July – Sunday 5th September Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday throughout the Summer Holidays from 10am to 3pm.

INSPIRE MAKERS Located towards the top of historic Falmouth High Street, opposite a glorious view to the river down Barracks Ope, Inspire Makers is a creative space showcasing the talent of over 50 Cornish craftspeople. There is a wide range of contemporary design-led work from both well-known and emerging artists and makers, across jewellery, ceramics, textiles, paintings and print, stationery, and homewares. The Grade II listed building also houses owner Vicki’s jewellery studio, and a dedicated workshop space which offers

classes to inspire people to take up making themselves. Visit their website for more information on the workshops available. Opening Times: Tues to Sat 10am-5pm Inspire Makers 5 High Street Falmouth TR11 2AB T: 01326 531176 E: create@inspiremakers.com W: www.inspiremakers.com inspire_makers inspiremakers

Gyllyngdune Gardens are holding free art workshops three days a week throughout the summer break that take inspiration from the creativity taking place at Falmouth’s best-known hubs, such as Falmouth Art Gallery’s ‘Ingenious’ exhibition and Falmouth Library’s Summer Reading Challenge. Influenced by Falmouth’s historic Fox family legacy, whose interests in the arts, sciences and engineering led to many pioneering inventions, these fun workshops will be combining these elements and offering something for everyone. There’s also a ‘Foxtrot’ map in which families can take a walk around town to discover key sites of the Fox legacy and walk in their footsteps to discover more free workshops and events. As a drop-in event, numbers are limited, so be sure to check the dates in the summer activity guide available online via www.open.falculture.org

COAST COLOUR CANVAS GALLERY Located in this beautiful rural part of the Lizard peninsula, Coast Colour Canvas was launched in 2019 in Roskilly’s original ice-cream parlour. The gallery was established by Jenny Field, Fiona Foster and Janet Golden – with the aim of showcasing their own work as well as that of other local artists as part of a guest artist programme. The gallery normally features a different guest artist each week alongside the three members of Coast Colour Canvas, showing original paintings, prints and cards at affordable prices. We are open daily from 11am to 4pm, until the end of October. Please check our Facebook and Instagram pages for updates. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ coastcolourcanvasgallery Roskilly’s, Tregellast Barton Farm, St Keverne, TR12 6NX.

KESTLE BARTON This Summer, Kestle Barton presents Some People Dream a Lot, the first solo exhibition of renowned British artist Jeffery Camp’s works since his death last year. A celebration of an incredible painting life, the exhibition, on show until 5 September 2021, will focus on Camp’s Beachy Head paintings as well as his still lifes of flowers. Showing them at Kestle Barton, an ancient farmstead set in fields and woods on The Lizard, West Cornwall, when the venue’s own expansive beautiful gardens and wildflower meadows are in full bloom, provides a joyful sense of place and vitality to the works.

Open Tuesday - Sunday 10:30am 4:30pm. Closed Mondays but open for Bank Holidays Kestle Barton Manaccan Helston Cornwall TR12 6HU 01326 231 811 info@kestlebarton.co.uk www.kestlebarton.co.uk

LIZARD ART A stunning gallery located at the heart of the timeless Trelowarren Estate, run by a co-operative of exciting and diverse professional artists all sharing an enthusiasm for living and working on the Lizard peninsular. Seascapes to abstracts, prints, crafts and cards with various media to suit all tastes. Their new illustrated book ‘Lizard Uncovered’ celebrating the current members work is now for sale at the gallery. Visitors are welcomed by the artists themselves who share their knowledge and passion for their work. Open Wednesday to Sunday 11-4pm.

TARA LEAVER Tara Leaver is happiest in the water, and can often be found absorbed in the underwater garden beneath the waves near her home in Cornwall. She immerses in the sensory experiences of wild swimming and coastal exploring, and creates them afresh in her contemporary abstract paintings. Find prints and originals on her website, with further originals

and a limited edition print exclusively available at Tin Coast Design in Penzance. Originals also available via The Art Buyer, and at The Byre Gallery this summer. Sign up for Studio Notes at her website - subscribers get priority access to new work. W: www.taraleaverart.com taraleaverart.

Summer exhibition : 8th July - 5th September Autumn exhibition & Book launch 8th September- 31st October Winter Exhibition: 3rd - 21st November Trelowarren Estate, Mawgnan -in -Meneage, Cornwall,TR12 6AF T: 01326 221778 E: admin@lizardart.co.uk W: Lizardart.co.uk Lizardart lizardartgallery

CERAMICS BY HUGH WEST AND KAREN CARLYON CERAMICS

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Wednesday 1st – Thursday 30th September

Distinguished ceramicists Hugh West and Karen Carlyon will be featured in a month-long exhibition showcasing their works at Porthleven’s Customs House Gallery. Known for his distinctive, elegant forms, Hugh West is one of Cornwall’s most known and renowned ceramic artists. Based in Truro, West’s career began in Porthleven in the 1970’s with an apprenticeship with a local ceramicist. His beautiful, wheel thrown porcelain ceramics have been featured in exhibitions worldwide, and he exhibits a collection of frequently changing pieces at the Customs House Gallery. Karen Carlyon began working as Hugh West’s apprentice in 2017 and created her own studio. Before that, she spent several years with Paula Downing, hand building large sculptural pieces using various clay bodies. Today, Carlyon now works exclusively in porcelain and fires in a gas kiln, mixing her own glazes and taking inspiration from the Cornish coastline as she incorporates the movement and colours of the ocean into her uniquely beautifully pieces. The Customs House Gallery Harbour Road Porthleven TR13 9JD www.cornwall-art.co.uk

CUSTOMS HOUSE GALLERY Located mere steps from the harbour front of picturesque Porthleven, the Customs House Gallery has held a prominent place in the South Cornwall art scene for over twenty years, adapting with ever changing and diverse works for which it has gained an impressive reputation. Local and nationally renowned artists and makers make up an eclectic range, whilst select focus exhibitions run throughout the year, championing leading contemporary Cornish art from both established and emerging creatives. As part of the Own Art scheme, the gallery offers an interest free payment plan to spread the cost of original artworks, as well as an on-site bespoke framing service. Discover their extensive collection on their website, where you can also calculate Own Art finance payments, and keep up to date with the latest goings on via newsletter and social media.

Clockwise from top: David Gray, Sweetest Devotion; Roger Curtis: Spring Flowers, West Penwith; Simon Jewell: Iridescent Sea, Porthleven Harbour; Amanda Hoskin: Watching the Sun Going Down, Zennor; Jack Davis: Caress. Open daily from 10.30am - 5pm The Customs House Gallery, Harbourside, Porthleven, TR13 9JD T: 01326 569365 E: hello@thecustomshousegallery.co.uk W: www.cornwall-art.co.uk

ARTIST PROFILE - JACK DAVIS The raw power of light, sea and sky play a strong focus in the work of contemporary seascape artist, Jack Davis. There’s a sense of wild emotion when studying a particularly atmospheric piece, when it is possible to even hear the sound of the tumultuous sky or the restless dark sea, juxtaposed by the faint glimmers of light trying to push through the richly coloured clouds. It’s a combination of commanding forces which has long intrigued Jack, “Even with the explanation of science, there is certainly a primal current that is tangible when I am out in the elements, recognising the titanic battles between sky and sea. I paint the light of the sun breaking through the darkness as a metaphor to my own personal struggles and continuous efforts to remain steadfast against the trials and tribulations of life.” Inspired by the works of J. M. Turner and Mark Rothko, there is an undeniable sense of feeling and elemental power that supersedes more figurative aspects in Jack’s work – a representation of his personal response to his subject matter. Jack’s latest works embody this spiritual ethos as he delves deeper into ambivalent concepts that not only enable viewers to discover their own sense of meaning and connection, but to also allow Jack to bring his most inner self into harmonious reckoning with the majesty of the elements. “I really enjoy the ambiguous quality of my most recent work, it enables the viewer to find their own interpretation and offers multiple perspectives. Like reading clouds in the sky, each person will see something different, and the fun is in putting the pieces of the puzzle together.” You can find the work of Jack Davis at select galleries across Cornwall, including Porthleven’s The Customs House Gallery, where he is a resident artist. A focus exhibition of Jack’s work will be held at the gallery from Saturday 4th to Monday 13th of September 2021. www.cornwall-art.co.uk Image: Regathering Strength - Jack Davis

ANDREW GIDDENS Andrew Giddens is one of Cornwall’s most recognised figurative landscape painters, and this summer he will be exhibiting a new collection of work inspired by the power and majesty of the sea. These large scale, oil on canvas works draw on the stunning scenery in and around Perranuthnoe Beach, Mounts Bay, and the breadth of Cornwall’s beautiful south coast

where the artist lives and works. Available exclusively from his studio gallery at Lynfield Craft Centre in the pretty village of Perranuthnoe, these works will be of note to collectors of contemporary Cornish landscape painting, and those who share Giddens’ love of Cornwall’s unique coastal landscape and its everchanging atmospheres.

Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 3pm. Cornish Art Gallery, Lynfield Craft Centre, Perran Lane, Perranuthnoe, Cornwall, TR20 9NE

Tel: 01736 448411 andrewgiddensart andrewgiddensart W: www.cornish-art.co.uk

EAT EXCLUSIVE

After exploring the beautiful natural scenery of Perranuthnoe, from its picturesque coves to popular low-tide surf beach, it’s easy to work up an appetite. Here, we’ve rounded up a few local eats to indulge in… VICTORIA INN The award-winning cosy country pub that is the Victoria Inn is a firm favourite with both locals and visitors. With three recently refurbished en-suite rooms available for bed and breakfast, it’s also the perfect place for a weekend away where you don’t have to drive home after your meal. THE CABIN Just above Perranuthnoe’s beach, the Cabin offers idyllic sea views with the coast path a short walk away. Reasonably price, it’s the perfect place for lunch, light snacks, coffee, sweet treats and more. PEPPERCORN CAFE Whether it’s a Peppercorn Breakfast you’ve a hankering for after an early morning walk or a mid-morning pancake stack, there’s plenty to suit all tastes at Peppercorn Café. Lunches, light bites, fresh and flavoursome specials make this café a hit with the locals and it’s just a stone’s throw away from the village’s local art hubs such as the Cowhouse Gallery and Andrew Giddens’ studio.

COWHOUSE GALLERY The Cowhouse Gallery is run by a group of local artists and craftspeople. This independence allows them to offer a wide range of original arts and crafts at very affordable prices. Painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, ceramics, glass, jewellery, textiles, woodturning and leatherwork are all beautifully displayed in this bright light art space. A stroll away is Perranuthnoe Cove and breath taking coastal walks looking towards St Michael’s Mount in one direction and to Prussia Cove the other. Images from top: Lands End Shags by Lee Stevenson, Spring at Trewavas Mines by Wendy Powell, and Hand Printed Aluminium and Silver Earrings by Rachel Stowe

Lynfield Craft Centre, Perranuthnoe, TR20 9NA W: www.cowhousegallery.co.uk T: 01736 710538 Open daily 10-5pm

SUMMERHOUSE GALLERY PRESENTS ‘TEN’ To celebrate ten years of The Summerhouse Gallery we are holding a special summer show entitled ‘TEN’. It will be TEN weeks with TEN featured artists, running from the 26th of June. Although predominantly a mixed show of ten artists, each one will have a feature week, all information will be on our website. The work created is work that the artists feel connects them with The Summerhouse, and is a very exciting and celebratory show for us here. We can not wait to share it with you. It has been a wonderful decade of Cornish art here at the gallery and now we host an exhibition celebrating with some of the very best Cornish art. Along with the Artists listed below we have new work from ceramicist John Bedding and sculpture from Tom Leaper and Theresa Gilder. Artists taking part are; Kate Richardson, Kit Johns, Imogen Bone, Neil Pinkett, Iona Sanders, Maggie O’Brien, John Piper, Rosemary Trestini, Michael Praed and Michael Strang. We look forward to welcoming you. Open Wednesday to Sunday 10.30am - 5.30pm. The Summerhouse Gallery Market Place, Marazion TR17 0AR W: www.summerhousegallery.co.uk

ART EXCLUSIVE - MIRACLE THEATRE PRESENTS: STARCRAZY Let us set the scene of an idyllic summer’s eve in Cornwall. Under a dusky peach sky as the sun makes it slow descent, the gentle buzz of the crowd lingers. In the glorious golden hour, when very often both sky and sea seem eerily still, the stages of Cornwall’s outdoor theatre performances come alive. From legendary Cornish theatre group, Miracle Threate, comes their brand-new performance, Starcrazy, a cosmic comedy about obsession and the rekindling of love, hope and possibility. Set in October 1957, the world is living in fear of nuclear war and Russia has just launched Sputnik 1. Now, UFOs are turning up left, right and centre and MI5 is on high alert. Meanwhile, Stanley is building something in his garden shed. He may live in suburbia but, in his mind, Stanley is voyaging through outer space, eager to make contact with other life forms. His neighbour, Gwen, thinks he should be exploring the unknown much closer to home. Written and directed by Bill Scott, with original music by Tom Adams, this touring comedy performances stars Daniel Richards, Martin Hyder, Anna Munden and Risha Silvera. Touring across the South West until the 28th August, head to www.miracletheatre.co.uk to find out when Starcrazy is coming to a venue near you.

ART EXCLUSIVE PENLEE PARK OPEN AIR THEATRE Penlee Park has been providing Cornwall’s community and beyond with stellar performances year on year since 1948. Having made it through last years enforced closure, the Penlee Park Open Air Theatre is back with Season 2021 – a selection of over 70 events to choose from that encompasses drama, music, comedy, and dance. Set in the beautiful, sheltered surroundings of the park, the theatre seats up to 350 people and from Gin & Jazz to Shakespeare and The Fisherman’s Friends via a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, this innovative venue is once again offering an exciting array of performances to delight and inspire.

CIRCA 21 Featuring contemporary abstract landscape and coastal views, life stories, observations and interactions with Cornwall, Circa 21 has an exciting range of prints and cards in our gift & homeware shop. Cornwall feels like it lives in our artist’s psyche, and there is something eternally inspiring about their vibrant work. Visitors and locals adore Jago Silver’s Surfing & Swimmers artwork, pictured here and available as cards. After attending Falmouth College of Art, Jago produced digital illustrations for a variety

of big publishers. Now he’s a multi award winning children’s book illustrator based in Wadebridge. CIRCA 21 21 Market Jew Street Penzance Cornwall TR18 2HR Open 10am-4pm Mon to Sat Quiet Times 10-11am Please support us with ‘Just a Card Campaign’ ethos. E: circa21pz@gmail.com T: 07876 124449 W: www.circa21.co.uk

Check out Penlee Park’s extensive programme and find your next outdoor theatre performance at www.penleeparktheatre.com .

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ST JUST ORDINALIA 4th – 18th September In what is being describe as the ultimate Cornish festival, the St Just Ordinalia aims to bring some of Cornwall’s most ancient celebratory traditions and cultural performances to the eager audiences looking to get a taste of true Cornwall. From ancient plays to iconic wrestling displays, ticket holders can partake in activities, walks and the oldest surviving trilogy of medieval Cornish plays, Origo Mundi (The Creation of the World), The Passion and The Resurrection. All three plays will be performed over two weeks in St Just at the historic Plen an Gwari (Playing Place). To find out more head to www.hallforcornwall.co.uk and search St Just Ordinalia

REDWING GALLERY

Redwing CIC has transformed what was once an empty shop into a vibrant not-for-profit arts centre, showing idiosyncratic work from outside the mainstream. Redwing has two large galleries with changing exhibitions and affordable artists’ studios and hosts regular and one-off creative workshops, classes, meetings and events. The Redwing social enterprise was founded in 2011 by artists Peter Fox and Roselyne Williams. A selection of

paintings, woodcuts and assemblages by Peter Fox can be seen alongside work by Cornish, British and international artists. Image: Bird Headed Goddess. Oil on board, Peter Fox. Opening Times: Mon - Sat 10:30 – 4:30 pm.

Redwing Gallery, 36A Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2HT W: www.redwinggallery.co.uk E: admin@redwinggallery.co.uk T: 01736 448402

JULIA MILLS Julia has been making her glass creations for the past twenty years. She is currently sharing a large studio space with two painters

in Penzance. Julia creates window and door panels working closely with her clients, making unique one-off designs.

M: 07875279751 E: juliamillsgallery@gmail.com W: www.juliamillsgallery.co.uk

LIGHTHOUSE GALLERY Lighthouse Gallery in Penzance’s pedestrian shopping street offers a bright fresh space to enjoy the work of the finest contemporary artists, alongside handmade jewellery, ceramics, sculpture and quirky automata. Don’t miss Mark Preston’s solo Exhibition, 20th August – 4th September! First opened in the spring of 2003 Lighthouse is now firmly established amongst the most respected galleries in Cornwall. For events and Art Fairs throughout the year please go to their website by visiting www.lighthouse-gallery.com where you can also subscribe

to their mailing list and keep in touch with exhibitions and offers. Images from top left: Recycled glass and silver by Jen Williams; Sienna Nautilus by Alex Kirkpatrick; Spring flowers Treen Cliff by Mark Preston; Ceramics by Kevin Warren.

Lighthouse Gallery 53, Causewayhead, Penzance TR18 2SS T: 01736 350555 W: www.lighthouse-gallery.com @lighthousegallerypenzance

PENLEE HOUSE Laura Knight: A Celebration A major exhibition at Penlee House Gallery & Museum in Penzance celebrates the career of one of Britain’s best-loved artists. Dame Laura Knight’s career spanned nearly eighty years. Featuring early paintings and drawings and her colourful Cornish landscapes; highlyaccomplished wartime commissions and her deeply personal and captivating portraits of ballet dancers and circus performers, the exhibition draws together around 60 stunning works by this exceptional artist. The exhibition has been made possible with support from

the Weston Loan Programme, Penzance Council and the Friends of Penlee House. Image: Detail from Laura Knight (1877 – 1970), Sennen Cove, c.1917 Oil on canvas Private Collection © Reproduced with permission of The Estate of Dame Laura Knight DBE RA 2021. All Rights Reserved / Bridgeman Images Penlee House Gallery & Museum Morrab Road Penzance TR18 4HE W: www.penleehouse.org.uk E: info@penleehouse.org.uk T: 01736 363625

MIRVA GALLERY Mirva Collective host work from an eclectic mix of artists and makers from West Cornwall and beyond. Visit us to see work from over 40 local makers and artists. 6 Causewayhead, Penzance W: www.mirvagallery.co.uk T: 07887 390779

NEWLYN ART GALLERY & THE EXCHANGE

There is a packed summer programme at both Newlyn Art Gallery and The Exchange in Penzance. In Your Hands, showing at Newlyn Art Gallery, is a group exhibition connecting international artists with people in Cornwall in collaborations to realise or fabricate their artwork. The artists will be putting the making of their art into the hands of others, and embracing serendipitous outcomes. Outside The Algorithm, at The Exchange will reveal interconnecting links between online culture and human life with interactive art, media and illustrations, including interactive projections, creative coding, and meditative GIFs. The virtual Palace of Culture continues online until 30 July. You can view artworks from the Arts Council Collection, then teleport down to the Lower Gallery and select any of the specially created online, artist-led workshops. These are suitable for all ages and completely free to enjoy. There are also exhibitions of new works for sale by Kitty Hillier in The Picture Room at Newlyn Art Gallery, and paintings and metal sculptural works by Newlyn-based Shelley Anderson in The Engine Room at The Exchange. A programme of events includes a Workshop Walk on 14 Aug, led by Georgia Gendall, Summer Art Classes in August for older children in the

garden at Newlyn Art Gallery and activity packs for U5s at The Exchange. Open Times: 10-5pm, Wed- Sat to 24 Jul, then 7 days a week 25 Jul – 11 Sep. Admission: £4.50 (incl Gift Aid donation) for a seven-day pass to both venues, free entry for U18s, Supporters, and Patrons. Social distancing measures will be in place.

Images: Top: Kitty Hillier, Clarity From Stillness. Bottom: In Your Hands. A Net To Catch Everything by Lenka Clayton & Phillip Andrew Lewis. Newlyn Art Gallery, New Road, Newlyn, Penzance, TR18 5PZ. The Exchange, Princes Street, Penzance, TR18 2NL. W: www.newlynartgallery.co.uk T: 01736 363715

BERRYMAN STUDIO & GALLERY

LUCIE SIVICKA Lucie Sivicka is a Czech potter, with 20 years experience, living in Penzance and has a studio in Newlyn. Lucie fell in love with the Cornish coast and its communities. Her pottery is constantly inspired by the strong community of outdoor swimmers seen across the Penzance and Newlyn coastline. She loves illustrating little stories which make her customers smile. Lucie’s pots are mostly different styles of mugs with illustrations of swimmers,wind chimes with swimmers, different shapes of vases and also her very popular whale designs with lovely turquoise and navy glazes.

T: 07415 609224 E: ceramicglasslucie@gmail.com Ceramic,stained glass Lucie Sivicka ceramicglasslucie

Situated in the centre of Penzance, at the top of Causewayhead, the 1887 granite building has recently been converted into an iconic open artspace where his work is created and shown. Paintings are figurative and colourful, and have been inspired by visits to Ireland, Shetland, Canada and Mexico as well as Cornwall and world events. Microscopic life has also stimulated his work. John lives on site and is always available for access and discussion. T 01736 449642 E: johnberryman18540@gmail.com

ROUNDHOUSE & CAPSTAN GALLERY TREMORRAN & THE ANGEL GALLERY A warm welcome awaits you and a feast of unique artworks at Tremorran & the Angel Gallery situated in a 1900 tin mine captain’s house and surrounded by a Quiet Garden with a variety of ‘rooms’. The annexed studios are open to view work in progress. This summer’s exhibition features Annie Henry ceramic sculptures, jewellery and paintings, Eric Pentecost ‘Along the Tin Coast’ paintings, Martin Holland’s photography, Maggi Gooding ceramics and Simon Tredinnick #losttheplotcreations digital clocks. Open: every day 11am-5pm Tremorran, Botallack, St Just, TR19 7QJ. T: 01736 786272 E: missanniehenry@hotmail.com W: www.tremorran.co.uk

As one of the most iconic buildings in West Cornwall, with its feet almost in the ocean, this unique circular gallery has become a magnet for some of the finest Cornish art, pottery and craft in the area. Set on two floors, the Capstan Room and Net Loft have two distinct personalities, each providing a constantly changing showcase of Cornish excellence. Expect to see work from many talented painters, including Paul Armitage, Jack Davis, Jill Eisele, Jan Phethean, John Piper, Mark Poprawski, Michael Praed and more. In addition, we have sculpture and ceramics by Colin Caffell, Ken Gill, Rebecca Harvey, Lincoln Kirby-Bell and Philip Wakeham. There is also a fantastic selection of hand-blown glass by Tim Casey, jewellery, knitwear, photography and other craftwork by artists working in Cornwall. Open daily 10.30am – 5pm Easter until late October. Limited opening during the winter months. Please phone the gallery before making a long journey.

The Roundhouse and Capstan Gallery, Sennen Cove TR19 7DF T: 01736 871859 E: roundhouse.gallery@btconnect.com W: www.round-house.co.uk @Capstangallery @roundhouse.gallery

THE JACKSON FOUNDATION The Jackson Foundation is a unique, ambitious and awardwinning art-space celebrating the arts and the natural world. Housed within a massive ex-industrial building in the thriving former mining town of St Just-in-Penwith, the Foundation hosts an annual programme of contemporary exhibitions working in partnership with environmental and non-profit organisations. Expect an eclectic range of

artistic expression spanning painting, poetry, photography, sculpture, installation and film spread throughout the four gallery spaces. 2021 Calendar: Exhibitions include Kurt Jackson’s Wheat: From Plough to Plate, The Burn: A Scottish Millstream, Kenidjack: A Cornish Valley and Robin Hanbury-Tenison’s photographic exhibition Echoes of a Vanished World.

The Jackson Foundation North Row, St Just, TR19 7LB Opening Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10am to 5pm. Closed August 15th 28th. Free Admission. T: 01736 787638. W: www.jacksonfoundationgallery.com jacksonfoundation @jacksonfgallery @jacksonfgallery

YEW TREE GALLERY Flourishing gardens surround the gallery at Keigwin, ripe with fruit, flowers and vegetables for visitors to enjoy alongside the exhibitions this summer. ‘A MOVEABLE FEAST’ continues into August with fresh paintings by SALLY HOLMAN, new clay sculptures by REECE INGRAM, new ceramics by JUDITH ROWE, NIGEL LAMBERT, JILL FANSHAWE KATO and lustrous bowls by SUTTON TAYLOR. Then a 2-month long special exhibition ‘WONDERS UNTOLD’ opens on 5th September, when we hope

doors will be fully open to visitors. Imaginative, inventive paintings, collages, wood carvings & constructions, ceramics, woven rugs and jewellery by popular artists MARK HEARLD, ALEX MALCOLMSON, TERRY SHONE, ROBINA JACK, SUE MARSHALL & GUY ROYLE in a welcome return to the gallery, with outdoor sculpture by HELEN NOCK and DIANA BARRACLOUGH. Find us on the coast road (B3306) between Morvah and Pendeen.

Images: Top Young Foxes in Penwith Landscape, Mark Hearld; Tern platter, Robina Jack Bottom: Shorebird, Alex Malcolmson; Ebb & Flow, Diana Barraclough; Cockerel, Terry Shone. Yew Tree Gallery, Keigwin near Morvah & Pendeen, TR19 7TS T: 01736 786425 E: gilly@yewtreegallery.com W: www.yewtreegallery.com OPEN: Tues-Sat 10.30 – 5 pm for ‘WONDERS UNTOLD’ In July/August mostly open but best to ring or email before coming.

NEW FINDS WILL CALVER Since graduating with a BA Hons in Fine Art from Falmouth University in 2019, still-life painter Will Calver’s work has become hot property, selling out at exhibitions within the first few hours. His beautiful works are painted from direct observation and express the intimacy and quietude that develop during time spent in the presence of his subjects. Classical figuration, spacious compositions and an extraordinary skill for interpreting tone and form give his paintings of quince, lemons, peaches, pebbles, bottles and ceramic objects a power rarely seen in the contemporary art today. See his newest collection this August at New Craftsman Gallery, St Ives. www.newcraftsmanstives.com

MARTHA HOLMES Rising young painter Martha Holmes captures the essence of the Cornish landscape through expressive brushwork and the pure abstraction of colour and light. Exploring the relationship between land and sea at the point where Cornwall’s rural landmass meets the rolling Atlantic Ocean, she is inspired by the shifting identity of both the north and south coastlines, and her own emotive connection to the sea and the landscape she loves to paint. Cornish masters such as Patrick Heron, Barbara Hepworth, Ben Nicholson, and 21st century St Ives pleinair painter Lucy Bray, have all been significant influences on the development of her work. www.marthaholmes.com By Mercedes Smith Fine Art Communications www.fineartcommunications.co.uk

ST IVES SOCIETY OF ARTISTS The beautiful and imposing Mariners Church, which is just a stone’s throw from the harbour and towering over the Sloop car park, has been the home of the St Ives Society of Artists since 1942. This impressive building houses two galleries: The Crypt and The Mariners, which is currently showing the Members’ work paintings, sculptures, ceramics, jewellery, cards and a fine selection of original unframed work. During July and August the Crypt Gallery will host shows from Randy Lawrenson, Lesley Doswell & Darren Clarke, Lynette Pierce, Sarah Keyworth, Ilya Fisher, Vicki Clark and Taking Space. See website for further details. Open 10am – 5.30pm Monday to Saturday & 2pm-5pm on Sundays Norway Square, St Ives, TR26 1NA T: 01736 795582 W: www.stisa.co.uk

ILLUSTRATED LIVING Illustrated Living is an artisan contemporary craft shop situated in the coastal town of St Ives. A must-visit destination for handcrafted wooden lighting, unique ceramics, gorgeous textiles and semi-precious jewellery. Inside you will find a warm welcome, vinyl records playing on a vintage turntable and a carefully curated mix of original paintings alongside prints and gifts.

Illustrated Living St Ives 2 Fish Street, St Ives Cornwall, TR26 1LT T: 01736 795935 W: www.illustratedlivingstives.co.uk

SHARON MCSWINEY The bright new gallery is located on Island Square and was previously Ponckles Cat Gallery in St Ives. Showcasing their handcrafted jewellery, metalwork and paintings inspired by nature and the sea. Metal sea creatures, sterling silver limpet jewellery collections developed from actual shells and bespoke seaweed metalwork inspired by

local beachcombing. Wall art with decorative etched leaves and birds in copper and brass. Textured and patinated metalwork creations. Carefully selected ceramics, textiles and sculptures are also on display. For current opening hours please visit the website or give them a call.

Sharon McSwiney, Gallery on the Square, Island Square St Ives TR26 1NX T: 01736 448293 W: www.sharonmcswiney.co.uk

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EMILY NIXON Fine jewellery with a sea worn character. “I have a playful approach to creativity, using my hands to mould, twist and manipulate shapes which are individually cast and then meticulously finished in the studio.” Bespoke & everyday fine handcrafted jewellery.

Emily’s studio and showroom is open by appointment. Mon-Fri 10am-2pm White’s Warehouse, Foundry Square Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4HH T: 01736 887599 E: emily@emilynixon.com W: www.emilynixon.com

LOVEGOODS ART & GLASS GALLERY Lovegoods Art & Glass Gallery is a small family run gallery in the center of the mining town of Camborne. They promote established and new artists specialising in paintings, fused and blown glass. For a relaxed chat and to view the art work, feel free to visit glass artist Lesley Clarke and Jo between 10-4pm Mon - Sat.

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Lovegoods Art & Glass Gallery 65 Trelowarren Street, Camborne Cornwall, TR148AL T: 01209 697160 W: www.lovegoodsgallery.com E: Elsalovegoods@gmail.com Lovegoods Lovegoods_Art_Glass_Gallery

Studio pottery workshops. The options available are varied and exciting. Wheel throwing, hand building, slip casting and of course tile making. Above a pair of stoneware moon jars and a large stoneware bowl. Taster sessions are a good way to spend a half day whilst a block of 20 hours can be taken over 7 days or spread over several weeks. “I welcome visitors and am always happy to discuss upcoming events, commissions or my passion for glazes”

G10 Percy Williams Building, Krowji, West Park, Redruth, Cornwall TR15 3AJ T: 07855102598 E: susywardg10@yahoo.com

THE LANE GALLERY UPSTAIRS TRUDIE MOORE Trudie Moore’s contemporary abstract paintings explore the tension created by control and restraint and contrast that with freedom in the painting process. Her current paintings have luminous fields of colour, transparencies and opacities that act as both a visual and an actual layer over one another, and which are layers upon the surface layer of the canvas. She works in clean, bright colours and fluorescents which allow her to achieve a fresh and pure lightness which lifts the viewer. She has fine art paintings and prints for sale, offers

commissions for your home or business and undertakes collaboration projects. Krowji, Redruth T: 07890 386554 E: trudie@trudiemoore.co.uk W: www.trudiemoore.co.uk TrudieMooreAbstractPaintings trudie_moore_artist Top image: Elliot White Photography

A friendly welcome awaits you at The Lane Gallery Co-operative. A hidden gem situated in the heart of Truro, in Cathedral Lane, which runs between the Cathedral and Boscawen Street. One of several independent shops along Cathedral Lane, tucked away, its entrance is through The Scent Store and up the stairs, where a plethora of treasures awaits. A group of local artists and crafters producing original paintings, photographs, wood turning, jewellery, textiles, ceramics and glass, cards and prints. T: 01872 263663 E: the lane gallery@outlook.com W: www.the lanegallerytruro.co.uk TheLaneGallery @thelanegallery Opening TImes: Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm.

MARTIN JOHN FOWLER ART An artist travelling and capturing Cornwall’s wild and bustling coastal areas, Martin John Fowler can typically be found immersing himself in the elements to capture his works. Born and brought up in the mining towns of South Yorkshire, Martin has spent much of his time in Cornwall whenever possible over the past twenty years and as a result, his rich and vivid pieces have seen him gain significant recognition amongst Cornwall’s artistic communities. Having studied Painting and Printmaking at Sheffield College as well as completing a BA(Hons) in Fine Art, Martin has exhibited works nationally and internationally in solo and mixed exhibitions. His bold colour palette and fluid style of painting depict a strong sense of movement and liveliness in his subjects, from windy rugged landscapes

to busy harbours docked with fishing vessels. His collection, The Prevailing Sense of Change, is an ongoing project to capture the change in working ports from personal childhood memories to present day scenes. You can find Martin John Fowler’s work in the following Cornish galleries: Artworld, Falmouth; Bluebramble Gallery St Ives; Tyler gallery Mousehole and Custom House Gallery. Discover more online at www.martinjohnfowler.com

DEBBIE STOVELL STUDIO GALLERY Debbie Stovell invites you to her relaxed spacious, airy studio on the way to Portreath Beach and its’ stunning cliffs. Consisting of two large rooms, her dramatic oil paintings of the coast and land, along with her floral Eden Series, and portraits, will feast the eye and feed the soul. Come and chat to her while she paints or quietly enjoy the exhibition, prints and cards. Prices to suit all purses. Please phone or check website for weekly updates of opening times before visiting. Appointments can be arranged. Commissions welcome. Unit 6, Jacquemand Industrial Estate, New Portreath Road Bridge, Redruth, TR16 4QL Wheelchair access, parking. T. 07484052177 W: debbiestovellart.com Debbie Stovell Art #debbiestovellart

PERRANS ABOVE Perrans Above is an aerial photography gallery offering stunning images of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Experience the beauty of Cornwall’s coasts, hidden beaches, and historic sites from unique bird’s-eye perspectives. Images are available to buy as framed prints, canvases, panoramas, and posters, with free worldwide home delivery. The gallery exhibits collections by ten local photographers: Carl Brightman, George Cryer, Brendan Fitzgerald, Edward Jose, Charlie Newlands, Kristian Ponsford, Duncan Scobie, Simon Smith, Gareth Tibbs and Jamie Turnbull. 10% of profits go to support marine conservation, and for each order placed the gallery plants a tree. E: hello@perransabove.co.uk W: perransabove.co.uk Image: Kynance Cove by Edward Jose

CELIA CREEPER THE LOFT STUDIO Celia can be found most days painting in her studio gallery, which is through the courtyard of Churchtown Arts in St Agnes, and is open all year round. Her art is influenced by her love of the Cornish landscape, harbours and coves. She paints in a variety of mediums and styles - large, bright, bold canvases in oils, together with more traditional, delicate watercolours. From these a selection of prints and cards are available. She also creates an ever increasing collection of affordable poster art and lino prints, printed in an array of colours, on a variety of handmade papers. A selection of locally made wood turned artefacts also compliment this well stocked gallery. A picture framing service is also available from The Loft Studio

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 10 - 5 Sundays (August Only) 11 - 4 If you would like a virtual tour of the gallery or would prefer to visit and have the studio/gallery for a private viewing please phone 01872 857198 to make an appointment. The Loft Studio, Churchtown Arts 5 Churchtown, St. Agnes, TR5 0QW T 07531439409 / 01872 857198 W: www.celiacreeper.co.uk

GEMMA LESSINGER Newquay based Gemma Lessinger’s paintings are characterised by their myriad of colours and textured movements capturing aerial views of the Cornish shoreline. Texture is Gemma’s signature, using sea salt in acrylic paint to build depth and movement to iconic wave breaks and beach locations. Select original artworks and framed prints available from St Mawes Gallery. Her full body of work is available from her website, online viewings available. Commissions and other bespoke projects welcome, please contact Gemma via email to discuss. W: www.gemmalessinger.com T: 07762 307941 E: gemmalessingerart@gmail.com Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest: @gemmalessingerart

ENCOUNTERING THE CORNISH LANDSCAPE There is a poetic quality to the way Mankin absorbs the Cornish landscape. He seeks out visual encounters to describe the experience of a time and a place. The flux and pulse of the landscape generates small chance occurrences: the sweet smell of yellow gorse, the flight of a gull on a summer’s day, the darkness of a winter storm, the muted jades of autumn sea. The artist uses photography and sketching to record his encounters before carrying them back to his studio, both physically and psychologically, where he unleashes them onto his canvases like a poet stringing together metaphors. ‘As a painter every day is an encounter, not only with the canvas you’re working on, but with the materials, the choice of colour, the paint application, and the tools.’ Mankin is continually searching for an equilibrium between the formal qualities of the painting and the experience he is transcribing. The initial explosion of mark making, free association, and gestural paintwork is Mankin’s response to the emotional pull of the Cornish landscape. This energy is then tempered through continuous refinement and analytical thinking, using each new encounter with the painting to balance colour, texture, and composition. His paintings transport the viewer into the fray of his dynamic Cornish landscapes, whilst involving them with a thoughtful and roving surface. We can see where Mankin has built up, scratched back, changed direction, moved forward, pulled away. One unearthed mark, one part-hidden hue will generate a memory, a feeling, a sense of something mistily remembered. We do not only feel the sea spray on our faces, the warmth of the sun, the drama of high winds, we feel the painting speaks to us directly, excavating our own weathered, private, devotion to land and sea. David Mankin’s solo exhibition at Cornwall Contemporary in Penzance, ‘Encounters’, runs from the 28th August – 25th September. A new book about Mankin’s process and paintings, ‘David Mankin – Remembering in Paint,’ written by Kate Reeve-Edwards, is being published in late August to coincide with the exhibition. For more information and to pre-order a copy, go to: https://sansomandcompany.co.uk/product/david-mankin-remembering-in-paint/ https://www.cornwallcontemporary.com Further information: https://www.david-mankin.com https://www.culturalcapitalarts.co.uk

IMAGE: Sennen Cove, 102 x 102 cm, acrylic and mixed media on canvas.

WHITEWATER CONTEMPORARY This year saw the official launch of Whitewater Contemporary, the new and progressive big sister to Whitewater Contemporary, Polzeath. The gallery’s beautiful ‘white cube’ space offers a mix of collections by artists from Cornwall and across the UK, including large scale paintings, exceptional studio ceramics, and objects from the cutting edge of contemporary applied art. Equally cutting edge is the gallery’s Virtual 3D Tour, which

allows buyers to explore the exhibition space online. The gallery also presents monthly Featured Artist exhibitions, this year including painters Luke Knight, Simeon Stafford, Suki Wapshott, Caroline Cleave and Virginia Ray, as well as ceramicists Hannah Billingham, Rachael Osborne and Hugh West, who presents a landmark exhibition celebrating his 50th year in ceramics this September.

Open daily 10am to 5.30pm Whitewater Contemporary, The Parade, Polzeath, PL27 6SR. W: www.whitewatercontemporary.co.uk E: art@whitewatercontemporary.co.uk T: 01208 869301 Images: Hannah Billingham ceramics; Touching at Last, Caroline Cleave

TERRE VERTE GALLERY Terre Verte is an artist’s space, a place for inspiration, nature and the imagination. We promote and show contemporary work by artists from North Cornwall and further afield. The gallery shows themed exhibitions from April to December. Named for one of the oldest artists’ pigments and for our environment – green earth – Terre Verte was established on the edge of Bodmin Moor in 2014. We operate almost entirely on our own generated solar energy; there is a free EV charging point for topping up your car.

Visit us at Altarnun PL15 7SJ, just off the A30. Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10-5pm and by appointment at any other time. To arrange your own private viewing; T: 01566 880405, E: terreverteinfo@gmail.com W: www.terreverte.co.uk Images: Jill Goodman with raku pots by Carmela Kantorowitz; Richard Sharland; Sarah Healey.

THE ART OF LINDA AND ROGER GARLAND The ground floor of Lakeside Gallery features drawings, paintings and etchings by Linda, Roger and Seth Garland. Also a wide selection of limited edition prints and cards. The upper floor houses the permanent Tolkien Collection by Roger Garland. Seventy paintings and pen drawings commissioned by the publishers of JRR Tolkien’s books including The Lord of the Rings.

Lakeside Gallery, Lezant Lanceston, PL15 9NW T: 01579 370760 W: www.lakeside-gallery.com Open Mon-Sun 10am-5.30pm. Top: Tolkien Landscape, Roger Garland. Left: Two Trees of Valinor, Roger Garland. Right: Lirazel, Linda Garland. Bottom: Alveric, Linda Garland.

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BUDE One of Bude’s most famous attributes, the Bude Canal, opened in 1826 and extended thirty miles along the countryside to Launceston. Originally the canal was for trading raw materials; the sand on Bude’s geologically unique coastline is high in lime and at the time was a highly valued fertiliser for farms in Cornwall and Devon. Bude even held an imperative role in the establishment of Surf Lifesaving in Britain, with the founding father of the country’s surf lifesaving movement, Australian Allan Kennedy, establishing a base in Cornwall in 1952. Kennedy had spent his life associated with surf lifesaving in Australia for decades and when his work brought him to England, Cornwall’s Bude was first point of call. Noticing the lack of beach safety in Bude, Kennedy campaigned for equipment so that he could start training volunteers and succeeded in instructing twenty-two helpers on surf lifesaving. Bude’s main beach, Summerleaze, is just a five-minute walk from the town centre and is popular with surfers and families alike. The later years of Queen Victoria’s reign saw Bude’s reputation grow as a hotspot for sea bathing, wild scenery, and Arthurian legends. With the extension of the railway line to the town in 1898, the holiday trade flooded in. Despite the line closing in 1966, Bude’s reputation as a national favourite for seaside vacations wasn’t going anywhere. Today, visitors to the historic town can sample many of its famous delights, from an honest ale at Bude’s micropub, The Barrel, or a delicious seasonal lunch at the stylish Temple restaurant, to an afternoon exploring the galleries of the historic Castle Bude, this North Cornish town has a bit of everything.

DISCOVER CHARLES CAUSLEY AT LAUNCESTON Perhaps one of the most notable attributes to Launceston is its role as the birthplace of celebrated poet Charles Causley. Born in 1917 in the wake of World War One, Causley was born into a life of poverty and grief. He recalled seeing shell-shocked veterans wandering about the small town and his own father had been a casualty of the war. However, through that, Causley had one of his earliest discoveries for his love of literature as he often read aloud to his father whilst he was unwell. An avid reader and solitary child, Causley was quickly enamoured by the discoveries and adventures to be had through writing and reading. He saw books as an escape from the trials of everyday life and the opportunity to spread joy and magic through stories. It became a quest of his to learn how to write well and to explore the many practices of writing, from novels and screenplays to short stories and poetry. However, it wasn’t until after Causley had fought in his own war in the navy, during WW2, that he began to take writing more seriously, supposedly making a promise to himself that if he survived the war he would pursue that which was truly passionate to him. Upon his discharge from service, Causley returned to Launceston and became a teacher until retirement age, whereafter he finally began to explore his love of poetry. Now, with a lifetime of experiences behind him, he had finally found that magic he had been looking for as he wrote about his life in Cornwall, and the struggles and beauty that came with it. Since his death in 2003, Causley’s reputation as a writer has continued to create a lasting legacy and as such the Causley Trust was founded shortly after by both friends and supporters keen to protect and preserve his work. In 2007, the Trust acquired Cyprus Well, Causley’s former Launceston home and now a centre from promoting emerging literature and art activity, especially amongst the community and region he called home. Discover more at www.causleytrust.org

SUE READ Cool contemporary seascapes, coastal views, wave and beach studies can all be viewed at Sue’s working barn studio just outside of Bude. Fast gaining a reputation in Cornwall, visitors are welcome by appointment. A chance to see new work in progress, many of her collections are also available as large canvas prints. Follow her on instagram @ suereadart or sign up to her newsletter. Mill Barn, Wooda Farm Park, Bude EX23 9HJ W: www.sueread.co.uk E: suereadart@gmail.com T:: 07935100950

ZEBEDIAH’S ART AND CRAFT COLLECTIVE Zebediah’s Art and Craft Collective at 5 Church Street, Launceston, has now been running successfully nearly 4 years and has become an attractive addition to the town. We house over 30 Local Artists and Crafters. T: 01566 249305 E zebediahsart@gmail.com W: zebediahs.wixsite.com/art-and-craft Zebediahs5 Top: Gudren Taresch Jewellery Middle: The Wild Blue Hare Bottom: The Cornish Toadstool

CASTLE BUDE Overlooking the stunning Summerleaze beach in Bude, the light and airy galleries at The Castle host a regularly changing exhibition programme showcasing the talents of local West Country artists, crafts people and community groups. The Willoughby Gallery is building a reputation for quality exhibitions that are both inspirational and enjoyable. Situated within the Grade II listed Castle is Café Limelight, serving drinks, light lunches and cakes daily throughout the year. The Café enjoys panoramic views from the conservatory room towards Bude Canal, the harbour and right out to the Atlantic Ocean.

For more information, visit www. thecastlebude.co.uk or check out our Facebook page for regular updates. Open 10-5pm, free admission The Castle, Bude Cornwall EX23 8LG T: 01288 357300

PORTHLEVEN HARBOUR ARTS PRIZE £3000 FIRST PRIZE

Calling traditional and digital artists, both amateur and professional, working on canvas, board, paper, wood, metal and textiles. Subject matter: Porthleven and its environment Winners will be chosen at the Porthleven Arts Festival with a special prize-giving ceremony on Sunday October 3rd.

Find out more at porthlevenarts.com/harbourartsprize